Awaken Café 6947 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

"@awakencafe.az is a laid-back, beautiful spot to sip a drink while you reflect and the kids play. Located at Valley Presbyterian Church on McDowell, the cafe is open to the public. It's finally cooled down enough where the accordion glass walls are wide open and the indoor/outdoor space flows freely together. The kids really enjoyed their bagels and cream cheese, but I savored the breakfast burrito. A local caterer provides them. It was a good size and filled with eggs, potatoes, cheese and caramelized onions. Perfectly light but flavorful. The outdoor space is large with tons of seating, a grass yard, and climbing toys for toddlers. It was so peaceful. Definitely a spot to return to for reading, studying or work. For more local adventures check out @msbusyblonde on Instagram"

"This is the best coffee shop in town. There is such a beautiful vibe every time we stop in. It's a little off of the beaten path, but it's so worth it. Evan, the manager and the rest of the team, are so helpful, knowledgeable, and passionate, The service is amazing as well. I believe they have the best matcha in town. You must give this unique coffee shop a try. I promise you'll love it!"

"5/5 Glad I stumbled on this gem post Camelback hike! The cold brew sunrise (OJ, vanilla and cold brew) was a surprise delight! I don't usually like fruit in my coffee, but this was really well balanced. According to the barista, the OJ they use isn't sweetened coupled with the vanilla and the cold brew instead of espresso, it makes her smoother, refreshing drink. Didn't even intend to get food, but the pastries looked too good to pass up (pistachio chocolate croissant?!) and a breakfast burrito was just the ticket after my hike. Barista was also super friendly and chatted, giving me recommendations for other coffee spots and such closer to where I was staying in Scottsdale. So friendly and knowledgeable about coffee and the local scene. If I discovered this spot earlier in my trip, I definitely would've come back more than once. I could see this being a very chill spot to work remotely from. Worth the extra 10-15 min from Old Town for a quality coffee bar."

"Just enjoyed a Saturday morning Cars and Coffee event at the Awaken Cafe. ICYMI, this nice coffeehouse recently opened up on the Valley Presbyterian Campus. With a full selection of beverages, hot or cold, pastries and select breakfast items, it is a great place to start your day. With easy access, plenty of street parking and loads of seating room, inside and out, the Cafe is also a great place to meet friends for conversation. See you there!"

"Cute spot, great for parents with littles because there is some toddler type play equipment on the beautiful lawn! Mocha was delicious. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, parking is around the side of the church building and there are signs which help. Will be back!"